Placing an Order
Come to Computer Sales' showroom in 191 Durham Center for assistance in configuring a computer and obtaining pricing for software, peripherals, and accessories. You can also e-mail us at or call us at (515) 294-8357. Our consultants are available during our business hours, which include the noon hour. We welcome your questions and are here to serve you in your technology purchasing needs.
To place an order for a computer, a quote (or proposal) must be created from the desired vendor. Links to our computer vendors can be found on our computers page. Save the quote and either print the completed quote or take note of the quote number. Without this quote number, Computer Sales cannot place the order without reconfiguring the system and contacting you to approve the configuration.
To place an order or simply obtain pricing for software, peripherals, and accessories, contact us with the name of the manufacturer and the manufacturer's part number for the desired item. This information will help us fill your order as quickly as possible. You can also check out the links in our navigation bar at the left side of any Computer Sales web page. Some of our more popular items are listed on these pages for your convenience.
Departmental orders may be faxed to Computer Sales at 294-3702, sent by campus mail to 191 Durham Center, or delivered in person to 191 Durham Center. Please include a completed intramural purchase order and, if ordering a computer, the saved quote. If faxing the order, please do not also send the original through campus mail.
Personal orders must be placed in person at 191 Durham Center. Personal orders for non-stock items and computers require a completed Personal Purchase Agreement In addition, computer orders require a saved quote from the desired vendor. Personal orders are paid for when the customer comes to pick up the system, not at the time of placing the order. Methods of payment accepted are cash, personal checks, and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover). Orders totaling under $300 may also be charged to the University Bill. Orders over $300 cannot be split between the U-bill and another form of payment.
If you have any questions regarding any of our policies or procedures, please contact us by e-mail at , by phone at (515) 294-8357, or in person at 191 Durham Center.
